Some of us aren’t very lucky and have probably experienced issues and challenges with a job. Whose fault is it? It’s extremely difficult to say for sure who’s to blame (and shouldn’t be your main concern), but it could be signs of distress at work, thus, falling out of alignment from your goals. Does your […]

It has come to this. The initial concept of phones was calling or sending texts. Now, it serves more than that. When we need something, the first thing we do is turn to technology for all the answers. We don’t look it elsewhere or ask anyone unless we really need to. Operating systems for smart […]

Birthdays are joyous celebrations. Are celebrating employees’ birthday at work necessary? Is it part of creating a close-knit culture? One of the main concerns employers have are whether employees are comfortable with these birthday celebrations. So, what could go wrong with recognising birthdays at work? We’ve come up with a Don’t Do List and ideas […]

Birthdays are joyous celebrations. Are celebrating employees’ birthday at work necessary? Is it part of creating a close-knit culture? One of the main concerns employers have are whether employees are comfortable with these birthday celebrations. So, what could go wrong with recognising birthdays at work? We’ve come up with a Don’t Do List and ideas […]

Recently we wrote an article on 10 Types of Colleagues We Love and Hate (Mostly Hate), which inspired us to write this article. How should we deal with a co-worker we can’t get along with or simply dislike? We heard stories about work. A co-worker’s gossip, betrayal, backstabbing or even bullying, these situations happen everyday, right now, […]

When media giant Viacom bought Black Entertainment Television (BET) for more than two billion US dollars in 2001, its founder Robert Johnson became the first African-American listed on the Forbes Billionaire list. What started as a US$500,000 investment became a huge fortune, but it might not have happened if Johnson’s early negotiations in the 1970s […]

What types of managers have you worked with and their roles they play at work? We’re familiar that management and the types of managers employees associated with, directly influence their work performance independently and as a team. Today’s workplace is a fairly interesting environment. Gone are the old days when managers were always authoritative; our […]

Within the working sphere, great employee relationships between line managers and direct reports are the cornerstone of a company’s growth and therefore, must be governed with care and supervision, especially in larger organisations where hierarchy is strict. Similarly for startups and SMEs, a close-knit team is critical to succeed in launching a new product or […]

Work fatigue hits us unexpectedly, often at times we don’t see coming. And when it does, we tried to brush it off by thinking it’ll go away on its own and when it doesn’t, we’re at a loss of what to do. Our job is at stake as we feel mentally and emotionally exhausted and […]

When was the last time you spent time alone and actually enjoyed your own solitude? Perhaps you haven’t experienced something like that before? In today’s modern world of digital technology and social media, we’re never alone, even if we think we’re. We’re accompanied with overload of information and entertainment everywhere we may look. Our devices […]

Negative. The word itself frightens people. It builds up tension and makes people question their work performance. However, not all negative feedback burns bridges. It doesn’t have to be the way we perceived; uncomfortable and unjustified. When a culture of cultivating feedback is common and shared upon and negative feedback surfaces, employees are less likely […]

Company culture is the essence of how a company is seen from the public eyes – including its employees. Many people visualise extraordinary company culture as a “fun” or “cool” place to work. But it’s not all about the glamour and perks. Extraordinary company culture doesn’t magically happen at once. It’s ideas, trial and error, […]

Now: Management. What does it mean to you? According to Singapore Business Review, Singapore made headlines for being ranked the second unhappiest workforce in the world. Employees tend to have a sense of dissatisfaction towards management. Yet, there’s no perfect management in the world. Everyone has different takes on what it takes to be a good […]

Whether at work or life, we hear criticism from others. We can’t stop people from giving us criticism, but we can always determine how we react to and deal with it. You’ll probably agree to what we say next: We receive the most criticism at work. We spend most of our time at work. Fulfilling […]

Some of us aren’t very lucky and have probably experienced issues and challenges with a job. Whose fault is it? It’s extremely difficult to say for sure who’s to blame (and shouldn’t be your main concern), but it could be signs of distress at work, thus, falling out of alignment from your goals. Does your […]

You run your own company. It’s a remarkable achievement others may never accomplish in this lifetime. People compliment you, envy you – wish they were you. But how many know your struggles? Every day you aim to be better. Your only competitor is YOU. Being a boss does have its perks but it’s a road […]

As we navigate the urban jungle we live in, stress levels are undoubtedly high. Competition is everywhere – we’re regularly exposed to social comparisons as people flaunt their wealth or jobs – and even if we don’t care about how others are doing, our livelihoods are on the line; cost of living sure is high in […]

So, you land yourself an interview. Good job! What’s next? Do you remember your first interview? Were you nervous and full of worry? So were we. Whether you have an upcoming interview or if it’s your first or 10th interview – we still get nervous. We can’t help it. We seek to leave a positive and […]

What’s making you unhappy? You were happy before. But now going to work seems like a dreadful chore. You feel disengaged and bored at work. You don’t want to leave your job because you still want to make this work. You know things can get better but you don’t know where and how to begin. […]

Employee motivation is the cornerstone that determines the breakthrough and success of a company. It’s not found in the contract signed between the employer and employee. It’s an intangible, intrinsic drive found within employees, in wanting to excel in their jobs. Employees need to feel motivated and driven to be able to contribute effectively to […]

Running a company is no small feat. Your life is constantly filled with a myriad of human idiosyncrasies and this shows itself daily. You try your best everyday to juggle between your employees and business decisions, while at the same time ensuring clients and stakeholders are getting what they’re promised. It’s essentially a huge responsibility […]

Don’t we miss the school days? No matter how stressful and the number of midnight oils we burned – a part of us wish we could go back to those days. But we can only move forward. We join the workforce. We start our career paths. Perhaps we missed the fun we had, the people […]

Employers value employees who’re focused, detailed-oriented, productive, and complete their tasks in a timely manner. But not all employers are blessed with such employees. Do they even exist? We certainly hope so. Even the best employees have days where they feel unmotivated and disengaged with work. Businesses can’t afford to overlook on employee productivity in […]

Eating healthy is expensive. It gets complicated when you want to eat healthy but you’re on a budget. How do you start? What foods should you be looking at? Is it really possible? Yes! There’re countless tips, benefits, and plans when it comes to eating healthier. Here’re three primary steps to help you stretch your food […]

It has come to this. The initial concept of phones was calling or sending texts. Now, it serves more than that. When we need something, the first thing we do is turn to technology for all the answers. We don’t look it elsewhere or ask anyone unless we really need to. Operating systems for smart […]

Bonuses are typically what you receive as rewards for a job well done, and of course this is on the basis of past performance reviews. Say if you were leaving a company or got retrenched, should you be still given a bonus? The answer is yes. Why? Bonuses are based on past performance and it has […]

Friends. They’re people we like more than strangers. Best Friends. They’re family. You’re probably reading this because you have a best friend you’re thinking of right now. Someone who has made an impact in your life. Someone you think about every day. Someone who understands you. Someone you love; your best friend. Nothing can ever […]